Knuckles of lamb in red wine is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of rich, tender lamb and robust red wine creates a complex and satisfying dish that is sure to impress your guests. The knuckles of lamb are first browned in a pan, and then braised in a mixture of red wine, stock, and vegetables. This slow-cooking process allows the flavors to develop and the lamb to become fall-off-the-bone tender. Serve this dish with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a crusty baguette for a complete and delicious meal.
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LAMB AND RED WINE STEW
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 2h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat another 30 seconds. Dry the lamb meat well and sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Place the meat in the pot and leave undisturbed for about 4 minutes. When the first side is deeply browned, use tongs to flip the meat. Continue to brown the meat for about 4 minutes on each side until the pieces are evenly browned on all sides, about 20 minutes total. Use a slotted spoon to remove the meat to a plate. Add the carrots, celery, garlic and onions. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until fragrant and beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute more. Deglaze with the red wine. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often to reduce slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in the broth, thyme, bay leaf and reserved meat. Reduce the heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
- Stir in the olives. Partially cover the pot, leaving a small opening, and simmer until the meat is completely tender, about 30 minutes more. Stir in the parsley. Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to sop up the juices.
KNUCKLES OF LAMB IN RED WINE
This dish is lovely in winter. I serve it with lots of creamy mashed potatoes, steamed baby carrots and Brussels sprouts.
Provided by Norahs Girl
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 3h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 160°C.
- Trim the knuckles--make them look neat exposing the bone.
- In a large frying pan heat the oil and fry the knuckles on all sides.
- Put into a large ovenproof dish with a lid, big enough to hold all the knuckles and vegetables.
- Repeat cooking until all the knuckles are sealed Add all the sliced veg in dish with lamb.
- Add the peppercorns, garlic, bay leaf, salt, honey and wine to the lamb and put into a slow oven for 2 hours.
- The lamb should be coming away from the bone when it is ready.
- Remove and put on to a dish and cover with tin foil.
- Put the rest on top of the heat and add the molasses sugar and soy and reduce to a third until it becomes syrupy and able to coat the lamb knuckles.
- Strain through a fine sieve into a smaller saucepan.
- Put the knuckles back into the oven-proof dish, coat with sauce and roast in the oven for 20 minutes.
- Baste the knuckles in a couple of times while cooking.
SLOW COOKED LAMB SHANKS IN RED WINE
My slightly varied version of Gary Rhodes delicious Lamb Shank recipe. Truly mouth-watering moist and tender! I've made this a few times now. The first time I made this I used a medium bodied wine and it turned out just as fantastic. If you want to make this exactly like Gary's then only use 1 carrot, 2 cloves garlic, 1 sprig of rosemary, do all the stovetop and oven cooking in large stew pan or dutch oven, use beef consommé instead of beef stock and the thickening of the red wine sauce is optional. This is a truly wonderful meal and worthy of a dinner party, special occasion or just a romantic meal. I hope you like it as much as we do.
Provided by Summerwine
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 3h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 F degrees.
- Season the lamb shanks with salt and pepper.
- In a large frying pan brown the lamb shanks on all sides in the olive oil; remove from pan and put into a large casserole dish to keep warm.
- In the same frying pan put in the carrots, onions, garlic, bay leaves and rosemary and cook slowly until nicely colored.
- Pour in the red wine, beef stock, and brown sugar into the frying pan and stir gently bringing it to a low boil.
- Pour the wine mixture over the lamb shanks; top up with water if needed.
- Cover; put in oven and cook for 2 1/2 - 3 hours until very tender.
- Remove the lamb shanks and keep warm and skim the fat off the top of the red wine juices.
- Mix together the cornflour with just a bit of cold water and whisk the cornflour mixture into the red wine juices until desired consistency.
- Serve up on individual plates and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1741.9, Fat 85.1, SaturatedFat 34.8, Cholesterol 612, Sodium 923.2, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 7.3, Protein 181.9
Tips:
- Choose the right lamb knuckles: Look for knuckles that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling. This will ensure that the meat is tender and flavorful after cooking.
- Brown the lamb knuckles well: Browning the lamb knuckles before braising them helps to develop their flavor and color. Be sure to brown them on all sides over medium-high heat.
- Use a good quality red wine: The red wine you use in this recipe will add a lot of flavor to the dish, so be sure to choose a wine that you enjoy drinking. A full-bodied red wine, such as a Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, is a good choice.
- Add plenty of vegetables: The vegetables in this recipe help to add flavor and depth to the sauce. Be sure to use a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, celery, onions, and garlic.
- Cook the lamb knuckles low and slow: The lamb knuckles need to be cooked low and slow in order to become tender. Braising them in the red wine sauce for at least 2 hours is ideal.
- Serve the lamb knuckles with a variety of sides: Mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad are all good choices to serve with lamb knuckles.
Conclusion:
Knuckles of lamb in red wine is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The lamb knuckles are braised in a rich red wine sauce until they are fall-off-the-bone tender. The dish is then served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad. This recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
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